‘Close Shave’ for Ramki

Veteran actor Ramki had a close shave while shooting for a stunt sequence for the upcoming ‘English Padam’. “It happened when a car chase was being filmed on the outskirts of Chennai. Everyone in the unit was tensed for some time,” sources said.

Revealing as to how the mishap happened, they said, “as per the scene, Ramki was in a car and he was being chased by another vehicle. At one point of time, he had to jump from the moving car. While doing so, the vehicle that was following hit the car and Rami was thrown out.”

“Luckily, he escaped without any injuries. But unit membes were gripped in fear and tension. After some time, the scene was re-shot and everything went well,” sources added.

‘English Padam’ has Sanjeev, Srija Das, Meenakshi, Madhumitha and others in lead roles. Directed by Rajadurai, a former associate of Suraj, the film has music by Srikanth Deva. Snehan and Viveka have penned lyrics.